Detention Officer

Responsibilities

• Processes prisoners in and out of the city jail in accordance to prescribed procedures and laws
• Conducts medical screening for diseases, infections, and other potential medical problems
• Prepares felon inmates for release to other agencies
• Prepares all release papers and computer information upon release of prisoners
• Provides direct supervision of prisoners in the City jail
• Supervises the work of inmates, including assigning work details to inmates as necessary
• Makes sure detention facilities are kept in a clean, orderly fashion
• Monitors the behavior and activities of inmates to ensure that all rules and regulations are being followed
• Performs thorough cell inspections to search for contraband items
• Escorts inmates to and from visiting areas and to courtrooms as necessary
• Completes daily jail activity reports and arrest reports
• Provides assistance to the warrants division as requested

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to perform word processing, data entry, and format reports on a computer using specialized database and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work shift work to include nights, weekends and holiday hours
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit

Pay

Hiring Range $22.82-$25.13 Starting Salary May Be Adjusted Depending On Experience.

Schedule

Must be able to work shift work to include nights, weekends and holiday hours.

Benefits

N/A

Skills

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Benefits

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Employment Process

Detention Officer candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be further screened through our evaluation process, which considers related work experience, education, certifications and special training. Detention Officer candidate finalists will then be evaluated based on personal interviews. Due to the high volume of applications received, not all applicants will be selected for interviews. Eligible Detention Officer candidates may be hired as part-time employees and will be considered for full-time Detention Officer positions as such openings occur.